1969 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1976 Lancia Beta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1976 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Capri | Beta |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 59 L |
