1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1600. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1600. 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. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1600 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 1600 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 120 L |
