1981 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Lancia Hit
To start off, 1988 Lancia Hit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lancia Hit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Hit (185 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1981 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Escort.
Because 1988 Lancia Hit is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Lancia Hit (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Hit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Escort | 1988 Lancia Hit | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Hit |
Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2480 mm |