1977 Ford 2000 vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1977 Ford 2000 is newer by 2 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (99 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 209 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford 2000 | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | 2000 | Beta |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |