1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1974 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1974 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Cortina weights approximately 275 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 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1974 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 55 L |
