1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Lancia 037 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |