1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 490 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600. 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2950 mm |
