1990 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, both 1990 Ford Escort and 1990 Lancia Dedra were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Dedra (111 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 185 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Lancia Dedra (157 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Escort | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Dedra |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |