1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1976 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1976 Ferrari 400 and 1976 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1976 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ferrari 400 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 1976 Ferrari 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (176 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1976 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 400 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
