1955 Abarth 209 vs. 1957 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1957 Ford 12 M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 209. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 209 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 209 (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 209 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 12 M weights approximately 290 kg more than 1955 Abarth 209.
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 209 | 1957 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 209 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1087 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1620 mm |