1980 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1988 Lancia Prisma is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1988 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 55 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
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, 1980 Ford Escort (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1988 Lancia Prisma | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Prisma |
Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |