1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 836 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 Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa 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 Testarossa | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1300 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 386 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 115 L |