1959 Ford 17M vs. 1982 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1982 Lancia Beta is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 67 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1982 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | 17M | Beta |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |