1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 750 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 (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 742 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 750 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1277 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 100 L |
