1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 48 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1062 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 2005 Ford Falcon 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. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 500 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 59 L |