1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1988 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 29 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 581 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 515 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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 666 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1988 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | F40 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 585 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
