1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 19 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 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 350 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, 1975 Ford Escort (70 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 53.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 53 L |
