1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 10 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), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 315 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, 1975 Ford Escort (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 700 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Escort |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |