1964 Abarth OT vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 570 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 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | OT | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2830 mm |
