1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1966 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 2,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 312 (355 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 312.
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.
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1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1966 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Lancia 037 | 312 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 10000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |