1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 33 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850.
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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 850 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |