1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 635 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Mustang |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |