1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1961 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 156 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,486 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 850 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 156.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1961 Ferrari 156 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 850 | 156 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2330 mm |
