1979 Lancia Delta vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Lancia Delta is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Delta (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 340 kg more than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Because 1959 Toyota Crown 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 1959 Toyota Crown. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Delta | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Delta | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2540 mm |