1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 363 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Lancia 037 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1323 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2990 mm |