1986 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 320 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Lancia Flavia 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 1965 Lancia Flavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, 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, 1965 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 1965 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Escort | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1115 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |
