1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 47 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 770 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Bialbero | F430 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 694 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |