1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1956 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1956 Ford 12 M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 1,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Abarth 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Abarth 1500 (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1956 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Abarth 1500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford 12 M.
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:
1952 Abarth 1500 | 1956 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1500 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |