1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1974 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1974 Lancia Beta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1974 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1974 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lancia Beta weights approximately 360 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1974 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Beta |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1994 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 | 206 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| 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 | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |
