1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1980 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1980 Lancia Beta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 550 kg more than 1980 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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1980 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 365 GT | Beta |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |