1959 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1967 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lancia Fulvia (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 149 kg more than 1959 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Ford Escort 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 1959 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Fulvia, 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, 1967 Lancia Fulvia (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1967 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Escort | 1967 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Escort | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 69.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 38 L |
