1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 23 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 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 315 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, 1979 Ford Escort (60 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |
