1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 16 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 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 2200 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 110 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 | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
