1965 Abarth OT vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth OT would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Fairlane (137 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 907 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT. 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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | OT | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 137 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2950 mm |
