1992 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1994 Lancia Kappa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 1994 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Escort (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (124 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 330 kg more than 1992 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Lancia Kappa (250 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (162 Nm). This means 1994 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Escort | 1994 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Escort | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
