1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1971 Ford 17
To start off, 1971 Ford 17 is newer by 7 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford 17 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1964 Abarth 700.
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 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 700 | 1971 Ford 17 | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | 17 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |