1966 Abarth OT vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 18 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1966 Abarth OT. (185 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 796 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 | 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | OT | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1946 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 386 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
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 | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 115 L |