1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1973 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1973 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Fulvia, 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, 1973 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1973 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Corsair | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2340 mm |