1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1999 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1965 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, 1999 Ferrari F355 (373 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1999 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | Mono 1000 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
