1975 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1984 Lancia Prisma is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 90 kg more than 1984 Lancia Prisma.
Because 1975 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 1975 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Prisma, 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, 1984 Lancia Prisma (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Cortina | 1984 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Cortina | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
