1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 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 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 971 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 700 | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
