1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 11 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 85 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
