1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 151 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2530 mm |
