1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1956 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1959 Abarth 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Prefect weights approximately 230 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750.
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, 1956 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1956 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
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 | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |