1965 Abarth OT vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1965 Abarth OT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 115 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT. 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | OT | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
