1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1993 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1993 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mustang (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mustang weights approximately 670 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, 1993 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Mustang |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 784 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |