1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
