1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 310 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 2200 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |