1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1966 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1966 Ford Taunus is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Taunus weights approximately 257 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600.
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 600 | 1966 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 600 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |