1964 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 245 kg more than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000.
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, 1968 Ford Escort (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Mono 1000 | Escort |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 41 L |