1959 Abarth 600 vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 42 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1196 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 600 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2920 mm |