1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1993 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 33 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Sierra weights approximately 606 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, 1993 Ford Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1993 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |