1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1957 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1959 Abarth Bialbero is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Prefect weights approximately 222 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, 1957 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1957 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Bialbero | Prefect |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |