1962 Abarth 700 vs. 2001 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2001 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 39 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 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 1169 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, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700. 2001 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1962 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1962 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 700 | 2001 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 3933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |