1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1994 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 795 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, 1994 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600. 1994 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1994 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
