1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 56 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (298 HP) has 278 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1680 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (377 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 2013 Ford F-150 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. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1957 Abarth 500 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 500 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 298 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 2125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 98 L |