1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750. 1987 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Abarth 750 1987 Ford Fairlane
Make Abarth Ford
Model 750 Fairlane
Year Released 1957 1987
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 747 cc 4088 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 40 HP 137 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 54 Nm 304 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 585 kg 1630 kg
Vehicle Length 3540 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2950 mm


 

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