1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1977 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1977 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 580 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe.
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. 1977 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth Coupe | 1977 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
