1976 Lancia Gamma vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1989 Ford Corsair is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Gamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Gamma would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Gamma. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Gamma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lancia Gamma weights approximately 80 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Ford Corsair (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Gamma. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Gamma. 1989 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1976 Lancia Gamma has manual transmission. 1976 Lancia Gamma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Gamma | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Gamma | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
