1965 Abarth OT vs. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 24 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1024 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. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth OT has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth OT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1989 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | OT | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 148 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2910 mm |
