1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 500 and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 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 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP) has 256 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 735 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 500 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 100 L |
