1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1965 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1965 Maserati Mexico is newer by 5 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 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 880 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1965 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1965 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | 850 | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
