1961 Abarth 750 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 52 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1960 kg more than 1961 Abarth 750.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 723 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 750. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 750 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 750 | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 82 L |
