1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1983 Lancia Beta is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 496 kg more than 1983 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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Beta |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
