1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, both 1960 Abarth 600 and 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 995 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 119 L |
