1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 weights approximately 416 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 | 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1600 | 365 GT4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
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 | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2510 mm |