1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1966 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Cortina weights approximately 310 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, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 36 L |
