1962 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1978 Lancia Beta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Beta weights approximately 156 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul. 1978 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 1962 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1962 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Consul | Beta |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 59 L |