1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1961 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1964 Abarth 700 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 621 kg more than 1964 Abarth 700. 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, 1961 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 700 | 1961 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |