1981 Lancia Delta vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Delta weights approximately 36 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
Because 1984 Marcos Mantula 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 1984 Marcos Mantula. 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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lancia Delta | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Lancia | Marcos |
| Model | Delta | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2280 mm |
