1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1966 Ginetta G11
To start off, both 1966 Abarth 700 and 1966 Ginetta G11 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,788 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ginetta G11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G11 (94 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G11 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ginetta G11 weights approximately 306 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 1966 Ginetta G11 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ginetta |
| Model | 700 | G11 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
