1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1958 Ford 12 M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 12 M weights approximately 427 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 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 500 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2500 mm |