1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1983 Lancia Beta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 66 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, 1983 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Beta |
Year Released | 1977 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |