1980 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1996 Lancia Kappa is newer by 16 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 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Kappa (173 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 518 kg more than 1980 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Lancia Kappa, 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, 1996 Lancia Kappa (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Cortina | 1996 Lancia Kappa | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Kappa |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |