1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1958 Ford Popular
To start off, 1959 Abarth 2200 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular 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 109 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. 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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1958 Ford Popular | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 2200 | Popular |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2300 mm |