1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1959 Ford 17M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford 17M (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 17M should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 580 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1959 Ford 17M | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | 17M |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |