1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Indigo weights approximately 610 kg more than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. 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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
