1989 Lancia Delta vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1989 Lancia Delta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,929 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lancia Delta (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Delta weights approximately 175 kg more than 1985 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Lancia Delta (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor. 1985 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1989 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1989 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lancia Delta | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Delta | Meteor |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1929 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2370 mm |