1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1999 Ford Econoline
To start off, 1999 Ford Econoline is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Econoline (302 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 1830 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. 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 Econoline (569 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1999 Ford Econoline | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Econoline |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 2415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3510 mm |
