1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1959 Ford Escort
To start off, 1964 Abarth 595 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 595 (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 595 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Escort weights approximately 343 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595.
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:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1959 Ford Escort | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 595 | Escort |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 474 kg | 817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 31 L |