1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. 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, 1979 Ford LTD (302 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (197 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | LTD |
Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 302 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |