1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 20 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1013 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1600 | 400 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 220 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 | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |