1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1979 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 444 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1600 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2560 mm |