1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1969 Ford 17
To start off, 1969 Ford 17 is newer by 10 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, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1969 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford 17 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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 | 1969 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
