1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 775 kg more than 1958 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, 1994 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 750 | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |