1959 Ford Prefect 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 Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect 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 87 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Beta weights approximately 283 kg more than 1959 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, 1982 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1982 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Prefect | Beta |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1995 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 | 71 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |
