Car comparison

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32vsFord Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lancia Thema (834)

8.32

215 hp2927 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1987-1989
VS

Ford Taurus II

SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

223 hp3191 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995

Comparison overview

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Lancia Thema (834) 8.32

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLanciaThema (834)8.32FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
215hp160kW
223hp166kW
Torque
284Nm209lb-ft
292Nm215lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
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Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
65.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
26.3s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,927cc179cu in
3,191cc195cu in
Length
4,590mm181in
4,877mm192in
Width
1,750mm69in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,374mm54in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,480mm58in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
440L
507L
Max trunk volume
1,000L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5PowerTorque
  • Lancia Thema (834) 8.32: Power / Torque
  • Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LanciaThema (834)8.326,750 rpm4,500 rpm7,000 rpm
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V56,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLanciaThema (834)8.32FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.3 s
33.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
215 hp
160 kW
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 has 8 hp more than Lancia Thema (834) 8.32.

The biggest power difference is between Lancia Thema (834) 8.32 and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
292 Nm
215 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
1,480 kg
3,263 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
234 km/h
145 mph
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.327.2 s
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V58.4 s

Although Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 has more power, Lancia Thema (834) 8.32 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lancia Thema (834) 8.32 and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 1.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LanciaThema (834)8.32
215 hp
160 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 mph
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW
8.4 s
224 km/h
139 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LanciaThema (834)8.32
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,590 mm
180.7 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
223 hp
166 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLanciaThema (834)8.32FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
223 hp
166 kW
Torque
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
292 Nm
215 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,590 mm
180.7 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
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Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLancia Thema (834) 8.32
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 8 Nm more
  • Has 67 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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