1973 Lancia Beta vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1973 Lancia Beta is newer by 3 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 95 kg more than 1973 Lancia Beta.
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, 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Beta. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Beta. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1973 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1973 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Lancia Beta | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Beta | Cortina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 87 L |