1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa weights approximately 230 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 850 | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 270 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 | 570 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 140 L |