1984 Lancia Delta vs. 2013 Ferrari 458

To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Delta would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1984 Lancia Delta.

Because 2013 Ferrari 458 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 2013 Ferrari 458. 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Delta. 2013 Ferrari 458 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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