1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1972 Ford Gran Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 1111 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Gran Torino |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 87 L |
