2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1988 Lancia Hit
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Hit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Hit would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 Lancia Hit. (185 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1988 Lancia Hit.
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, 1988 Lancia Hit (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Hit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1988 Lancia Hit has manual transmission. 1988 Lancia Hit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1988 Lancia Hit | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Five Hundred | Hit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2480 mm |
