1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1981 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 830 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1981 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850. 1981 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1981 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
