1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2301 kg more than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Lancia 037 | Excursion |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 3261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3490 mm |