1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1986 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1986 Ford Meteor is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 1975 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor. 1986 Ford Meteor 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. 1986 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lancia Beta | 1986 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Beta | Meteor |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |