1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 1295 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1980 Ferrari Pinin | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 750 | Pinin |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |