1968 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1995 Lancia Delta is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1995 Lancia Delta. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1995 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lancia Delta weights approximately 249 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford Escort (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lancia Delta. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1995 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Escort | Delta |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
