1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 30 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 760 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 595 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 595 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |