1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1977 Lancia Beta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 590 kg more than 1977 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Mustang | Beta |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 165 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |