1992 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Lancia Nea

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 9 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 2,445 cc, 2001 Lancia Nea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Nea (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Nea should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Nea weights approximately 230 kg more than 1992 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, 2001 Lancia Nea (314 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (153 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lancia Nea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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