1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (91 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (104 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | Cortina |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 58.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |