1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 885 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 700 | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 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 | 570 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |
