1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600. 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 1600 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2560 mm |
