1964 Abarth OT vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth OT would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 205 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth OT | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | OT | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
