1987 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1987 Ford Escort is newer by 7 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1987 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Escort.
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, 1980 Lancia Delta (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Escort | 1980 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Delta |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |