1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 20 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), 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 955 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, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 1300 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2560 mm |
