1951 Abarth 205 vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 51 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1951 Abarth 205. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Abarth 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 697 kg more than 1951 Abarth 205. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Abarth 205 | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 205 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1188 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 59 L |