1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1978 Ford Taunus. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
