1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP) has 201 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1211 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 500 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2930 mm |