1955 Abarth Coupe 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 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth Coupe (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 730 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. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth Coupe | 1982 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |