1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1962 Abarth 2400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 65 kg more than 1962 Abarth 2400.
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, 1962 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1962 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 2400 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 2400 | 17M |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
