1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Maverick weights approximately 45 kg more than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
