1987 Lancia Delta vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1987 Lancia Delta is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Delta (182 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1987 Lancia Delta.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1987 Lancia Delta (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lancia Delta | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Delta | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1267 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
