1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 1216 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1970 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1970 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 595 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 595 | LTD |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 46 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |