1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 755 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (197 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | Maverick |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |