1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 36 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 730 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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |