1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1957 Ford Popular
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Popular weights approximately 102 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
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, 1969 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Abarth 1300 | 1957 Ford Popular | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Popular |
Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2300 mm |