1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1965 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1965 Abarth 595 and 1965 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Mustang (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Mustang weights approximately 505 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. 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.
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1965 Abarth 595 | 1965 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 595 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |