1979 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Lancia Zeta

To start off, 1994 Lancia Zeta is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,929 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Zeta (89 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort.

Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Zeta, 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, 1994 Lancia Zeta (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort. 1994 Lancia Zeta has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Lancia Zeta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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