1961 Abarth 750 vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1961 Abarth 750. 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 750. 1988 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 750 | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
