1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, both 1968 Abarth 1300 and 1968 Ferrari 365 GT were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 834 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1968 Ferrari 365 GT | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1300 | 365 GT |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 100 L |