1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT

To start off, both 1959 Abarth Bialbero and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 697 kg more than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Abarth Bialbero 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
Make Abarth Ferrari
Model Bialbero 250 GT
Year Released 1959 1959
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 745 cc 2952 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 60 HP 238 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 69 Nm 262 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 543 kg 1240 kg
Vehicle Length 3480 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1360 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1110 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2610 mm


 

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