1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2002 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 43 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 3,573 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 770 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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 2002 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 850 | 360 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3573 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 290 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 | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 95 L |