1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, both 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 and 1966 Ford GT 40 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 572 kg more than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. 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, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 (90 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Mono 1000 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1136 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 125 L |
