1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1989 Ferrari F1 89
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 (593 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.
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.
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1961 Abarth 2400 | 1989 Ferrari F1 89 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 2400 | F1 89 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 2321 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 593 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 12500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |