1982 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Lancia Scorpion
To start off, 1982 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Scorpion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Scorpion would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Lancia Scorpion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Scorpion (79 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1982 Ford Cortina. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Scorpion should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lancia Scorpion weights approximately 75 kg more than 1982 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1977 Lancia Scorpion (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Lancia Scorpion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Cortina | 1977 Lancia Scorpion | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Scorpion |
Year Released | 1982 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |