1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 311 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 Abarth Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
