1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 18 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (62 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ford Escort (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 500 | Escort |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |