1980 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1983 Lancia Delta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Delta weights approximately 40 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Delta. (106 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1983 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Delta |
Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 55.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2480 mm |