1958 Abarth 600 vs. 1975 Ford Torino
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1958 Abarth 600. 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, 1975 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 600 | 1975 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Torino |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| 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 | 585 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
