1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 910 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
