1970 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Lancia Y10
To start off, 1985 Lancia Y10 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1985 Lancia Y10. (54 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1985 Lancia Y10.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Y10, 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 Escort (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Y10. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Y10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1985 Lancia Y10 | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Escort | Y10 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1049 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2170 mm |
