1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1973 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1973 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 600 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Cortina weights approximately 457 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600.
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, 1962 Abarth 600 (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1973 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
