1953 Ford Crestline vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Crestline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Crestline would be higher. At 3,929 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Ford Crestline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Ford Crestline. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Crestline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Crestline weights approximately 440 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Crestline | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Crestline | Beta |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2360 mm |
