1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 9 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, 1968 Ford Escort (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| 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 | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
