2007 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1997 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1997 Lancia Delta. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1997 Lancia Delta.
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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia Delta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia Delta. 2007 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1997 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1997 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Five Hundred | 1997 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Five Hundred | Delta |
Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1579 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2550 mm |