1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP) has 280 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 505 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 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 GTO | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 500 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
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 | 300 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73.1 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 | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 133 L |