1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye weights approximately 136 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Sierra | 037 Rallye |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |