1959 Abarth Renault vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 24 kg more than 1959 Abarth Renault. 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.
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1959 Abarth Renault | 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Renault | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 58.8 mm |
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 | 891 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 133 L |