1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1982 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1982 Ford Meteor is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Meteor weights approximately 315 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Because 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Ford Meteor (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. 1982 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1982 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | Meteor |
Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |