1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1960 Abarth 700 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,561 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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 700 | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 700 | 212 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2561 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
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 | 570 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 159 L |