1962 Abarth 700 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 42 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 3,931 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 811 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
