1965 Abarth OT vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 12 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 1,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth OT (60 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 295 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, 1977 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | OT | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2580 mm |
