1955 Abarth 207 vs. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 207. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 207 would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 207. (78 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 760 kg more than 1955 Abarth 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth 207 has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth 207 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 207 | 1982 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 207 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1270 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2910 mm |