1964 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. 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, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | Mono 1000 | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 119 L |
