1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1981 Lancia Delta
To start off, both 1981 Ford Falcon and 1981 Lancia Delta were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 434 kg more than 1981 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ford Falcon 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 1981 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Falcon | 1981 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Falcon | Delta |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2480 mm |
