1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1983 Ford GT
To start off, 1983 Ford GT is newer by 23 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford GT weights approximately 560 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, 1983 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1983 Ford GT | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 700 | GT |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
