1968 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1996 Lancia Dedra is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Dedra (88 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 365 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 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 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Lancia Dedra (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1996 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Dedra |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 67.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 63 L |