1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 115 kg more than 1985 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1985 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta. 1985 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1979 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1979 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Beta | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Beta | Meteor |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |