1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 2003 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 2003 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lancia Fulvia (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 400 kg more than 2003 Lancia Fulvia.
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, 2003 Lancia Fulvia (315 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm). This means 2003 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Fairlane | 2003 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Fairlane | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1982 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 315 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |