1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1983 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 208 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. 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, 1983 Ferrari 208 (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 1983 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 600 | 208 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |