1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1962 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Cortina (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Cortina weights approximately 193 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750. 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, 1962 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 36 L |
