1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1973 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1973 Lancia Beta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Cortina weights approximately 50 kg more than 1973 Lancia Beta.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1973 Lancia Beta (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Cortina | 1973 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Beta |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 51 L |