1990 Ford Telstar vs. 1996 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1996 Lancia Delta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Telstar would be higher. Both 1990 Ford Telstar and 1996 Lancia Delta are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Lancia Delta. (89 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1996 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Delta weights approximately 250 kg more than 1990 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, 1996 Lancia Delta (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Telstar | 1996 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Telstar | Delta |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
