1959 Ford Popular vs. 1996 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1996 Lancia Delta is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Delta (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Delta weights approximately 395 kg more than 1959 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Ford Popular 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 1959 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Lancia Delta (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Popular | 1996 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Popular | Delta |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2550 mm |