1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1985 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1985 Lancia Delta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lancia Delta (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 628 kg more than 1985 Lancia Delta.
Because 1983 Ford Fairlane 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 1983 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Delta. (191 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Delta. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1985 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1985 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 1985 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Fairlane | Delta |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2480 mm |
