1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 615 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. 1991 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1991 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
