1971 Ford GT 40 vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye weights approximately 216 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 40.
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, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford GT 40 | 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | GT 40 | 037 Rallye |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 226 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 51 L |