1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 950 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1000 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2950 mm |