1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 34 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 1125 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1993 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 850 | 456 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 110 L |