1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 2400 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 41 L |
