1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 317 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 308 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
