1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1966 Abarth 700 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 790 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700. 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 700 | SC |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
