1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth Monomille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth Monomille would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth Monomille (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth Monomille should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Festiva weights approximately 220 kg more than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Because 1961 Abarth Monomille is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Abarth Monomille. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth Monomille | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Monomille | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2300 mm |
