1980 Ford Cortina vs. 1985 Lancia Y10
To start off, 1985 Lancia Y10 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lancia Y10 (85 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Y10 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Cortina weights approximately 212 kg more than 1985 Lancia Y10.
Because 1980 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 1980 Ford Cortina. 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, 1985 Lancia Y10 (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Lancia Y10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Cortina | 1985 Lancia Y10 | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Cortina | Y10 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1049 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2170 mm |
