1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 376 kg more than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. 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, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (91 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Mono 1000 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 79.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 116 L |