1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 559 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 417 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | F50 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 69 mm |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 371 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
