1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 590 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Taunus (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 595 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 595 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 54 L |