1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1958 Ford Escort
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Escort weights approximately 137 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1958 Ford Escort | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1000 | Escort |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 92.5 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 | 680 kg | 817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 31 L |