1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1983 Lancia Beta is newer by 7 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 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 71 kg more than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Taunus | Beta |
Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |