1962 Ford Consul vs. 1980 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1980 Lancia Delta is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Delta weights approximately 173 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 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 1962 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 (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1980 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Consul | Delta |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
