1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 26 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1586 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. 2011 Ford F-150 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. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Lancia 037 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3670 mm |
