1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1961 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Taunus (53 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Taunus weights approximately 515 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, 1961 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 500 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |