1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1959 Abarth 750 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
