1970 Ford Maverick 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 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 155 kg more than 1980 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1980 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Maverick | Beta |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |