1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1959 Ford Escort
To start off, 1960 Abarth 700 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Escort weights approximately 257 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700.
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 700 | 1959 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 31 L |
