1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 7 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 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 360 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 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 68 L |
