1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Ford Zodiac
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 750 and 1959 Ford Zodiac were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 657 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1959 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
