1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, both 1965 Abarth 700 and 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 970 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700. 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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 700 | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 700 | 500 Superfast |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 90 L |
