1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1997 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1997 Ford Maverick is newer by 38 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 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Maverick (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Maverick weights approximately 1280 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.
Because 1997 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford Maverick (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1997 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1860 mm |
