1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Abarth 700 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 12 M weights approximately 325 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700.
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:
1966 Abarth 700 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |