1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 29 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 685 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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 700 | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
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 | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |