1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Meteor (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600.
Because 1960 Abarth 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Ford Meteor (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600. 1985 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 600 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |