1965 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1978 Lancia Beta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Beta weights approximately 209 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca.
Because 1965 AC Aceca 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 1965 AC Aceca. 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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | AC | Lancia |
| Model | Aceca | Beta |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 49 L |
