1955 Abarth 207 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 207. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 207 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 207 (78 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 207 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 244 kg more than 1955 Abarth 207.
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:
1955 Abarth 207 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 207 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1270 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |