1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 1976 Ford LTD is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1976 Ford LTD | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Coupe | LTD |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 783 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 57 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3080 mm |