1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1976 Ford Escort
To start off, 1976 Ford Escort is newer by 15 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 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Escort weights approximately 306 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1976 Ford Escort | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Escort |
Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |