1964 Abarth 1300 vs. 2003 Ford 427
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 1300. (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 1300.
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. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 1964 Abarth 1300 has manual transmission. 1964 Abarth 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 1300 | 2003 Ford 427 | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1300 | 427 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 6997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 582 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |