1984 Lancia Prisma vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1984 Lancia Prisma is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Prisma. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 145 kg more than 1984 Lancia Prisma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Prisma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Prisma. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Prisma. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1984 Lancia Prisma has manual transmission. 1984 Lancia Prisma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lancia Prisma | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Prisma | Cortina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |