1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 620 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Lancia 037 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2930 mm |