1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1989 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 348 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 895 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1989 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 700 | 348 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| 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 | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 96 L |
