1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford 12 M.
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:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1600 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1620 mm |