1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1988 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1988 Lancia Thema is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Thema (163 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lancia Thema weights approximately 475 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Cortina 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 1965 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema, 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, 1988 Lancia Thema (225 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Cortina | 1988 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Thema |
Year Released | 1965 | 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 | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |