1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1965 AC 427
To start off, 1965 AC 427 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC 427 (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC 427 weights approximately 827 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 572 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1965 AC 427 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 AC 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1965 AC 427 | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | 850 | 427 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 6997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 410 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1397 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 81 L |