1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1965 Ford Zodiac is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 660 kg more than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. 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, 1965 Ford Zodiac (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. 1965 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 832 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
