1964 Abarth 750 vs. 1965 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1965 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Cortina (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Cortina weights approximately 300 kg more than 1964 Abarth 750. 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, 1965 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 750 | 1965 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |
