1965 Jaguar MK X vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 850 kg more than 1979 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 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jaguar MK X | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | MK X | Beta |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
