1961 Abarth 750 vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-350 weights approximately 431 kg more than 1961 Abarth 750. 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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 750 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 115 L |
