1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 7 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 486 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, 1968 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | 17 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |