1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1959 Abarth 1600 | 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1600 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2260 mm |