1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 325 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Coupe | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 784 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
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 | 590 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 133 L |