1957 Ford Consul vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1984 Lancia Beta is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 49 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Consul | Beta |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 59 L |
