1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1977 Lancia Scorpion
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Scorpion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Scorpion would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (161 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 520 kg more than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1977 Lancia Scorpion has manual transmission. 1977 Lancia Scorpion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Fairlane | 1977 Lancia Scorpion | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Fairlane | Scorpion |
Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 311 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2310 mm |