1982 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1982 Ford Escort is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Escort (103 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Fulvia. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 1 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Ford Escort (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Fulvia. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Escort | 1965 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Escort | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |
