1964 Abarth 2000 vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 2000 would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 2000 (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 2000 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 960 kg more than 1964 Abarth 2000.

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. 1988 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1964 Abarth 2000 has manual transmission. 1964 Abarth 2000 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.

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