1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 452 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. 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, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (197 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
