1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. (46 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. 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. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano | Escort |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
