1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 475 kg more than 1985 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |
