1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 470 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1600 | 250 GTE |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |