1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 540 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. 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, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (475 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa 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 | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
