1970 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1977 Lancia Beta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. Both 1970 Ford Capri and 1977 Lancia Beta are equipped with a 1,297 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Beta (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lancia Beta weights approximately 135 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Lancia Beta (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Beta |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 49 L |