1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 1995 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Lancia Ypsilon. (78 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1995 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 185 kg more than 1995 Lancia Ypsilon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (125 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lancia Ypsilon. (114 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1995 Lancia Ypsilon | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Ypsilon |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 114 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 78.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2390 mm |