1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina weights approximately 435 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 595 | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 595 | Lotus Cortina |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
