1968 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1978 Lancia Beta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1978 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm). This means 1978 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Beta |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 59 L |