1958 Abarth 600 vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 1978 Ford LTD is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1958 Abarth 600. 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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 600 | 1978 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3080 mm |
