1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1974 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1974 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Cortina weights approximately 470 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, 1974 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 700 | 1974 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
