1951 Abarth 205 vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 53 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1951 Abarth 205. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1951 Abarth 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 912 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.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Abarth 205. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1951 Abarth 205 has manual transmission. 1951 Abarth 205 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Abarth 205 | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 205 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1188 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 72 L |
