1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 46 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 674 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 2200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200. 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 2200 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
