1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1961 Abarth Monomille is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 680 kg more than 1961 Abarth Monomille. 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Monomille | 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Monomille | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |