1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1956 Ford Popular
To start off, 1959 Abarth Bialbero is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Popular weights approximately 165 kg more than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
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, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1956 Ford Popular | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Bialbero | Popular |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 694 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2300 mm |