1963 Abarth 1300 vs. 1947 Ferrari 159S
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1300 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 159S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 159S would be higher. At 1,903 cc (12 cylinders), 1947 Ferrari 159S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 159S. (123 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 159S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ferrari 159S weights approximately 120 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1300.
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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1963 Abarth 1300 | 1947 Ferrari 159S | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1300 | 159S |
Year Released | 1963 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2430 mm |