1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, both 1963 Abarth 700 and 1963 Ford Zodiac were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 700 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 700 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |