1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1957 Ford 12 M
To start off, both 1957 Abarth 500 and 1957 Ford 12 M were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford 12 M (37 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 12 M weights approximately 455 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1957 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 500 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 37 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
