1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 15 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 1024 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, 1972 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Torino |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| 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 | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 87 L |
