1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1998 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1998 Lancia Dedra is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Dedra (88 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 285 kg more than 1968 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Ford Corsair 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 1968 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Dedra, 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, 1998 Lancia Dedra (128 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Corsair | 1998 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Corsair | Dedra |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 67.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |