1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 42 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 670 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
