1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 145 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Beta | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Lancia | Marcos |
Model | Beta | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |