1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth Monomille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth Monomille would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 670 kg more than 1961 Abarth Monomille. 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth Monomille | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Monomille | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
