1975 Ford LTD vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 844 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Because 1975 Ford LTD 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 1975 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford LTD | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | LTD | Beta |
Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2480 mm |