1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1959 Ferrari 256 F1
To start off, 1960 Abarth 700 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 256 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 (291 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 700 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 256 F1.
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 | 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 700 | 256 F1 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |