1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1979 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1979 Lancia Delta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. Both 1960 Ford Taunus and 1979 Lancia Delta are equipped with a 1,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Delta (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 56 kg more than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Because 1960 Ford Taunus 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 1960 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Lancia Delta (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1979 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Taunus | Delta |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 63.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |