1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (346 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster 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 Falcon (520 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. 2009 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. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2838 mm |
