1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 28 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 677 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 237 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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 1300 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 69 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 376 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 | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 110 L |
