1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 24 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 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 655 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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 850 | 288 GTO |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| 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 | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 120 L |
