1960 Abarth 850 vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 41 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Econovan (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 875 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, 2001 Ford Econovan (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 850 | Econovan |
Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2210 mm |