1984 Ford GT vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford GT would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1984 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 698 kg more than 1984 Ford GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Lancia Thema (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford GT. 2012 Lancia Thema has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford GT has manual transmission. 1984 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lancia Thema will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford GT | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | GT | Thema |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3053 mm |
