1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, both 1956 Abarth 600 and 1956 Ford Zodiac were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 607 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 600 | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 600 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |