1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1964 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Falcon weights approximately 165 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 20.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 700 kg |