1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1967 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Cortina (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Cortina weights approximately 345 kg more than 1958 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, 1967 Ford Cortina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 750 | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |
