1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 33 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 1105 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750. 1993 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 750 | 456 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 110 L |