1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1959 Ford 12 M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Abarth Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth Coupe (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 12 M.
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 Coupe | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Coupe | 12 M |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1620 mm |