1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 36 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 666 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Abarth Coupe 1996 Ford Scorpio
Make Abarth Ford
Model Coupe Scorpio
Year Released 1960 1996
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 783 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 47 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 57 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 62.5 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 64 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 570 kg 1236 kg
Vehicle Length 3480 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1400 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1440 mm


 

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