1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 720 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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, 1994 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
