1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 1267 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, 1972 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 700 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Torino |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |