1961 Abarth Coupe vs. 1981 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 810 kg more than 1961 Abarth Coupe.
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. 1981 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth Coupe | 1981 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
