1959 Abarth 500 vs. 2007 Ford F-150
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 48 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (202 HP) has 182 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500.
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, 2007 Ford F-150 (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 2007 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 500 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 202 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3520 mm |
