1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 841 kg more than 1960 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |
