1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1990 Lancia Dedra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Dedra (88 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra, 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, 1978 Ford Cortina (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Cortina | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Cortina | Dedra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
