1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 990 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750. 1991 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |