1964 Abarth OT vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1973 Ford Escort is newer by 9 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Escort weights approximately 124 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 | 1973 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | OT | Escort |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
