1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1980 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1980 Lancia Delta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Delta weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Ford Corsair 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 1968 Ford Corsair. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Corsair | 1980 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Corsair | Delta |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 59 L |
