1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1954 Ford Popular
To start off, 1956 Abarth 750 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Popular weights approximately 175 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, 1954 Ford Popular (63 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1954 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1954 Ford Popular | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Popular |
Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 63 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2300 mm |