1966 Abarth 700 vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 945 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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 59 L |
