1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 500 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 1979 Mazda Montrose (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda Montrose will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 700 | Montrose |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |
