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 |
