1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1968 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1968 Ford 12 M is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 1,182 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 12 M weights approximately 240 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
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, 1968 Ford 12 M (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1968 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Spider Riviera | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1182 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
