1961 Abarth Coupe vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1961 Abarth Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 90 kg more than 1961 Abarth Coupe.
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 Coupe | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Coupe | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 88 L |