1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1963 Ford Zodiac is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 210 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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 2200 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
