1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1971 Ford GT 70
To start off, 1971 Ford GT 70 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 70 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 70 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford GT 70 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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 750 | 1971 Ford GT 70 | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | GT 70 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2330 mm |