1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1987 Ferrari GTO

To start off, 1987 Ferrari GTO is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari GTO (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 649 kg more than 1962 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, 1987 Ferrari GTO (904 Nm) has 835 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.

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