1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1970 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 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 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1014 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Mustang |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 783 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |