1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1980 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1980 Lancia Beta is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Beta weights approximately 380 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1980 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Beta |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |