1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 45 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford GT weights approximately 528 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400. 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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 2006 Ford GT | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 2400 | GT |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |
