1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1976 Ferrari 306
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 306 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 306. (241 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 306 weights approximately 924 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) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 306. (265 Nm). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 306.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1976 Ferrari 306 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Lancia 037 | 306 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 265 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1884 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |