1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1982 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1982 Ford Fiesta is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 992 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 35 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Because 1960 Abarth 1000 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. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1960 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 | 1982 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1000 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 55.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |