1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1970 Ford GT 40 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1600. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1600 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 125 L |