1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1975 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1975 Ford Maverick is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Maverick (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Maverick weights approximately 670 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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, 1975 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1975 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
