1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP) has 200 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500. 1999 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 500 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 500 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 62 L |