1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 35 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 985 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600. 1995 Ford Fairlane 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. 1995 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2930 mm |
