1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (105 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 730 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 850 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2930 mm |