1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 43 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 825 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, 1999 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
