1980 Lancia Delta vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1980 Lancia Delta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 140 kg more than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Because 1976 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Delta. (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Delta. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1980 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1980 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lancia Delta | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Delta | Taunus |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2590 mm |