1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 24 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), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 10 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. 2009 Ford E-350 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. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Lancia 037 | E-350 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3510 mm |