1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition

To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 27 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1715 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. 2011 Ford Expedition 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. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Abarth Lancia 037 2011 Ford Expedition
Make Abarth Ford
Model Lancia 037 Expedition
Year Released 1984 2011
Engine Size 2111 cc 5400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 321 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 494 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 960 kg 2675 kg
Vehicle Length 3920 mm 5621 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 2002 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1974 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 3327 mm


 

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