1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1970 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1970 Ford Zephyr is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 570 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1970 Ford Zephyr (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1970 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1000 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2930 mm |