1962 Abarth 700 vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 45 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 1439 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700. 2007 Ford Territory 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. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 700 | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Territory |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
