1965 Abarth 595 vs. 2002 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. 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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 595 | 2002 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 595 | 360 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 3586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 95 L |