1955 Abarth 209 vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 43 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 209. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 209. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 620 kg more than 1955 Abarth 209. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 209 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1087 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1450 mm |
