1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 375 America weights approximately 411 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600. 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.
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1963 Abarth 1600 | 1953 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1600 | 375 America |
Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2810 mm |