1965 Abarth 750 vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1965 Abarth 750. 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750. 2003 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 750 | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 750 | 612 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 5746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |