1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1991 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1991 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Mustang (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Mustang weights approximately 700 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.
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1960 Abarth 700 | 1991 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1960 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |