1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1955 Ford Popular
To start off, 1957 Abarth 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Popular (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Popular should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Popular weights approximately 267 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1955 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1955 Ford Popular | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 500 | Popular |
Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2300 mm |