1982 Fiat Abarth vs. 1978 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1982 Fiat Abarth is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat Abarth (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Abarth should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 240 kg more than 1982 Fiat Abarth.
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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Abarth. (215 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Abarth.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat Abarth | 1978 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Abarth | Falcon |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |