1985 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Lancia Delta
To start off, both 1985 Ford Escort and 1985 Lancia Delta were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lancia Delta (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Escort weights approximately 78 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Lancia Delta (191 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Escort | 1985 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Delta |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |