1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1941 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1961 Abarth 700 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1941 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (63 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Ford Taunus weights approximately 264 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1941 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1961 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |