1985 Ford Granada vs. 1985 Lancia Delta
To start off, both 1985 Ford Granada 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lancia Delta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 300 kg more than 1985 Lancia Delta.
Because 1985 Ford Granada 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 1985 Ford Granada. 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, 1985 Ford Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Granada | 1985 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Granada | Delta |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2480 mm |
