1964 Ford Cortina vs. 1988 Lancia Hit
To start off, 1988 Lancia Hit is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lancia Hit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Hit (185 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina.
Because 1988 Lancia Hit is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Lancia Hit (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Hit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Cortina | 1988 Lancia Hit | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Hit |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2480 mm |