1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 204 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. (238 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |
