1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 20 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 290 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 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 | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Lancia 037 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3610 mm |
