1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1990 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1990 Ford Scorpio is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 785 kg more than 1971 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, 1990 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 595 | 1990 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 595 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2770 mm |
