1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 851 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 408 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |