1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1979 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1979 Ford Cortina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Cortina weights approximately 450 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (197 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1979 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
