1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 876 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1991 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
