1989 Lancia Delta vs. 1988 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1989 Lancia Delta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Delta. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Delta weights approximately 30 kg more than 1988 Ford Telstar.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Telstar. 1988 Ford Telstar 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. 1988 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lancia Delta | 1988 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Delta | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1929 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |
