1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 790 kg more than 1964 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 700 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |