1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 80 kg more than 1963 Ford Taunus. 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Taunus | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Taunus | Beta |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 59 L |
