1961 Abarth Coupe vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 835 kg more than 1961 Abarth Coupe.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Coupe | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Maverick |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |