1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1968 Abarth 1300 and 1968 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 241 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Escort |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 871 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 41 L |