1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 320 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 | 595 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 133 L |
