1968 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 1998 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 30 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Ypsilon. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 45 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1998 Lancia Ypsilon, 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, 1968 Ford Escort (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Ypsilon. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1998 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Escort | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1107 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
