1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1954 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1958 Abarth 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Zephyr (57 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 701 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 1954 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 500 | 1954 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |
