1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1977 Lancia Beta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 84 kg more than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Because 1976 Ford Taunus 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 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1977 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Taunus | Beta |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |