1959 Abarth 500 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 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 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) has 215 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 985 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 500 | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 140 L |
