1965 Abarth 700 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 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 575 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 700 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1294 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 | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 94 L |