1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1957 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 255 S weights approximately 267 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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.
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1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1957 Ferrari 255 S | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 255 S |
Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 2715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |