1965 Abarth OT 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 OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth OT would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Abarth OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth OT (60 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 185 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, 1965 Abarth OT (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | OT | Escort |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 45 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 53 L |
