1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Abarth 595 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Corsair weights approximately 415 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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, 1966 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 595 | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 595 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 46 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 68 L |