1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 25 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1984 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. 2009 Ford E-350 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. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Lancia 037 | E-350 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3510 mm |