1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Sierra weights approximately 430 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, 1988 Ford Sierra (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
