1950 Ford Vedette vs. 1974 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1974 Lancia Beta is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Vedette weights approximately 125 kg more than 1974 Lancia Beta.
Because 1950 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Beta. (109 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Vedette | 1974 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Vedette | Beta |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2360 mm |