1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 51 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (238 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
