1965 Abarth OT vs. 1971 Ford 17
To start off, 1971 Ford 17 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth OT would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth OT (60 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford 17 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT.
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, 1971 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1971 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | OT | 17 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 87 L |
