1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |
