1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1979 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 87 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 508 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000.
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, 1979 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1000 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2560 mm |
