1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 478 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Mustang | 037 Rallye |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5753 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 51 L |
