1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1963 Ford Zodiac is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 680 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 1963 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 784 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |