1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1957 Ford Popular
To start off, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Popular weights approximately 188 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 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, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (197 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
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1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1957 Ford Popular | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | Popular |
Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 63 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2300 mm |