1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1966 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 543 kg more than 1962 Abarth 700. 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 700 | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 56 L |
