1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 29 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 886 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |