1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1978 Lancia Beta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 85 kg more than 1978 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina 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 Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Beta |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 49 L |