1957 Ford Popular vs. 1974 Lancia Beta

To start off, 1974 Lancia Beta is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular 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 92 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lancia Beta weights approximately 302 kg more than 1957 Ford Popular. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm). This means 1974 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.

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