1963 Abarth 595 vs. 1997 Ford F-250
To start off, 1997 Ford F-250 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1910 kg more than 1963 Abarth 595. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Abarth 595. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 595. 1997 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 595 | 1997 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 595 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3490 mm |
