1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 492 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |
