1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1970 Abarth 595 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico weights approximately 530 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 595 | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 595 | 340 Mexico |
Year Released | 1970 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 46 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 159 L |