1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1986 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1986 Ford Aerostar is newer by 7 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1986 Ford Aerostar. (88 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 370 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (171 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Aerostar. (160 Nm). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 1986 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Beta | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 88 HP |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3030 mm |
