1963 Abarth 750 vs. 1971 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1971 Ford Maverick is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Maverick (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Maverick weights approximately 725 kg more than 1963 Abarth 750. 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, 1971 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 750 | 1971 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |