1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 21 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 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1080 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, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (197 Nm). This means 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1982 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 262 Nm |
| 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 | 1630 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 |
