1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 1985 Lancia Delta
To start off, both 1985 Ford RS 200 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 1,804 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford RS 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1985 Lancia Delta. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1985 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Ford RS 200 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 RS 200. 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 RS 200 (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Delta. (191 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford RS 200 | 1985 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | RS 200 | Delta |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |
