1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1964 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Falcon weights approximately 130 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 20.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 700 kg |
