1964 Abarth OT vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1964 Abarth OT. (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 795 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT. 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. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1964 Abarth OT has manual transmission. 1964 Abarth OT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth OT | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | OT | Falcon |
Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2830 mm |