1956 Abarth 750 vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 54 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2296 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 72 L |
