1955 Abarth 208 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 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 208 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 208 (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 208 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 75 kg more than 1955 Abarth 208.
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 208 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |
