1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1973 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1973 Ferrari Dino is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 170 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ferrari Dino (226 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1973 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 2200 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 59.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
