1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1977 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 400 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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, 1977 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1977 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 750 | 400 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 120 L |