1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1964 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 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 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Falcon weights approximately 115 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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 20.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 700 kg |