1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1956 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1600 (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1956 Ford Prefect. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1956 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1600 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2220 mm |