1995 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1985 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1985 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 142 kg more than 1985 Lancia Prisma. 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, 1995 Ford Escort (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1985 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Escort | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
