1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1326 kg more than 1966 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1966 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1966 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 700 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 700 | 400 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 120 L |