1961 Abarth 600 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 50 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 605 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 1010 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | 599 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| 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 | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 105 L |
