1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 590 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000. 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, 1964 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000. 1964 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1000 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
