1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1956 Ford Escort
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort 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 124 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Escort weights approximately 73 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1956 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| 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 | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2220 mm |
