1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1984 Ford Fairlane and 1984 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Thema (163 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 480 kg more than 1984 Lancia Thema.
Because 1984 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Thema. (290 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Thema. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1984 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1984 Lancia Thema will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Fairlane | Thema |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |