1962 Abarth 750 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 43 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 375 kg more than 1962 Abarth 750.
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, 1975 Ford Escort (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 750 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Escort |
Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 53.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 53 L |