2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1984 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 795 kg more than 1984 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lancia Delta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Delta. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1984 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1984 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1984 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Five Hundred | Delta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2480 mm |
