1961 Jaguar MK X vs. 1976 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1976 Lancia Beta is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK X (261 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 870 kg more than 1976 Lancia Beta. 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, 1961 Jaguar MK X (390 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar MK X | 1976 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | MK X | Beta |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
