1979 Lancia Delta vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1979 Lancia Delta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Delta weights approximately 140 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Because 1965 Marcos 1800 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 1965 Marcos 1800. 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, 1965 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Delta | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Lancia | Marcos |
| Model | Delta | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 27 L |
