1964 Abarth 700 vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 45 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-150 weights approximately 396 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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1964 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1964 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 700 | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | E-150 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 132 L |