1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1979 Ford Limited
To start off, 1979 Ford Limited is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Limited weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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. 1979 Ford Limited has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1979 Ford Limited | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1600 | Limited |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2910 mm |