1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1974 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1974 Lancia Beta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lancia Beta weights approximately 275 kg more than 1955 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm). This means 1974 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Prefect | 1974 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Prefect | Beta |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2340 mm |