1994 Ford Probe vs. 1994 Lancia Kappa
To start off, both 1994 Ford Probe and 1994 Lancia Kappa were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Probe (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (124 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 190 kg more than 1994 Ford Probe.
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, 1994 Lancia Kappa (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Probe. (212 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Probe | 1994 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Probe | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
