1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1977 Lancia Beta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Beta (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lancia Beta weights approximately 65 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Ford Taunus 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 1964 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Taunus | Beta |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 49 L |
