1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1979 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1979 Ford Cortina is newer by 15 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Cortina (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Cortina weights approximately 530 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, 1979 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 595 | 1979 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 595 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 54 L |
