1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 6 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 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 305 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 784 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |
