1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1975 Lancia Beta and 1975 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 155 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Escort 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 Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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 Lancia Beta (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1975 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1975 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Beta | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Beta | Escort |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
