1957 Abarth 750 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 47 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1255 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (343 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 343 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 72 L |