1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1954 Ferrari 553 F1
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 553 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 (256 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 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.
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1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | 553 F1 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2170 mm |