1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 600. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 642 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600. 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 600. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |
