1978 Lancia Beta vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 903 kg more than 1978 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lancia Beta | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
Model | Beta | Town Car |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 389 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |