1960 Abarth 750 vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 49 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-350 weights approximately 382 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | F-350 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 6260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 115 L |