1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 11 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 330 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
