1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 26 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 600 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
