1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 810 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 850 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |