1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1959 Ford Prefect is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 750 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 215 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750.
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, 1959 Ford Prefect (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |