1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 310 kg more than 1962 Abarth 2400.
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, 1970 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 2400 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 2400 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |