1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 30 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1976 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 2200 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
