1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1956 Abarth 750 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 40 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 460 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
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, 1952 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
