1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 21 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 550 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (140 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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