1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 670 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 850 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 230 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 | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 100 L |
