1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 37 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 946 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1600 | 550 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 597 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 321 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 | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2590 mm |