1951 Abarth 205 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Abarth 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Abarth 205 would be higher. At 1,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Abarth 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Abarth 205 (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Abarth 205 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 92 kg more than 1951 Abarth 205.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Abarth 205 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 205 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1188 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 53.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 53 L |
