2004 Ford Taurus vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 2004 Ford Taurus is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 409 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
Because 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Ford Taurus (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. 2004 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye has manual transmission. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Taurus | 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Taurus | 037 Rallye |
Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |