1966 Abarth 700 vs. 2007 Ford F-150
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 41 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700.
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, 2007 Ford F-150 (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 2007 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 700 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3520 mm |
