1966 Abarth OT vs. 1977 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth OT would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1966 Abarth OT. (185 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1966 Abarth OT. 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.
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1966 Abarth OT | 1977 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | OT | 308 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1946 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 74 L |