1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2000 Ford Artic

To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 43 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Artic (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Artic should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Artic weights approximately 830 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, 2000 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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