1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1984 Lancia Delta
To start off, both 1984 Ford Crown Victoria and 1984 Lancia Delta were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Delta. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 715 kg more than 1984 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ford Crown Victoria 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 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Delta. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Delta. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1984 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1984 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 1984 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Delta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2480 mm |
