1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1984 Lancia Delta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Delta (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Delta weights approximately 55 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Cortina 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 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Lancia Delta (192 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1984 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Cortina | Delta |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |
