1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1966 Ferrari 206
To start off, both 1966 Abarth 595 and 1966 Ferrari 206 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 206 (217 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 206 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 206 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 595 | 1966 Ferrari 206 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 595 | 206 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 90 L |
