1956 Ford Consul vs. 1980 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1980 Lancia Delta is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 114 kg more than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Because 1956 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Lancia Delta (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1980 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Consul | Delta |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 59 L |