1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1982 Fiat Abarth
To start off, 1982 Fiat Abarth is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Abarth. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Abarth. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat Abarth weights approximately 225 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Abarth. (215 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Abarth.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1982 Fiat Abarth | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 250 GTO | Abarth |
Year Released | 1964 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2450 mm |