1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1963 Ford Taunus is newer by 6 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 1,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Taunus (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Taunus weights approximately 377 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 | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 500 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 58.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |