1952 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1974 Lancia Beta is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Beta (118 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 5 kg more than 1974 Lancia Beta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1974 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 1974 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 1974 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Consul | Beta |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2340 mm |
