1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1967 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Cortina weights approximately 310 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700.
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, 1967 Ford Cortina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 700 | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 40 L |