1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1984 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1160 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1984 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 1300 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 118 L |
