1972 Lancia Beta vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1972 Lancia Beta (130 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor. 1985 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1972 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1972 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Lancia Beta | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Beta | Meteor |
Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |