1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1971 Ford Zephyr is newer by 12 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 290 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 | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2930 mm |
