1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Bialbero would be higher. At 4,821 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1287 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Bialbero | 400 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 4821 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |