1984 Ford Tempo vs. 1980 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1984 Ford Tempo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Tempo weights approximately 130 kg more than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Delta. (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Tempo | 1980 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Tempo | Delta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2306 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2480 mm |
