1973 Lancia Beta vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1973 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 830 kg more than 1973 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Lincoln Town Car 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 1981 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Beta. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Beta. 1981 Lincoln Town Car 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. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lancia Beta | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
| Model | Beta | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 68 L |
