1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Taunus weights approximately 209 kg more than 1969 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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Abarth 1300 | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |