1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2910 mm |
