1984 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Lancia Hit
To start off, 1988 Lancia Hit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 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) has 136 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.
Because 1988 Lancia Hit is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Hit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Escort | 1988 Lancia Hit | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Escort | Hit |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
