1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 877 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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Lancia 037 | Torino |
Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3000 mm |