1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1956 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1959 Abarth 2200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Vedette weights approximately 65 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1956 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 2200 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |