1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 33 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 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (380 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 820 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (375 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 1300 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 95 L |
