1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1969 Ford Corsair is newer by 9 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Corsair (59 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Corsair weights approximately 315 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, 1969 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 125 L |
