1958 Abarth 600 vs. 1984 Ford GT
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford GT weights approximately 545 kg more than 1958 Abarth 600. 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, 1984 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 600 | 1984 Ford GT | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | GT |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
