1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1960 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1960 Ford Prefect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Bialbero would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (72 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Prefect weights approximately 218 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1960 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Bialbero | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |
