1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, both 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 and 1966 Ford Corsair were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Corsair weights approximately 321 kg more than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000.
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, 1966 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Mono 1000 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |