1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 2200 and 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 500 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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 2200 | 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 2200 | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2160 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2420 mm |
