1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |