1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 305 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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, 1975 Ford Escort (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
