1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1953 Ford Popular
To start off, 1958 Abarth 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Popular weights approximately 55 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1953 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1000 | Popular |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2300 mm |
