1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 1600 and 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 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 160 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 1600 | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2360 mm |
