1979 Lancia Beta vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 33 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 805 kg more than 1979 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta. 2012 Jaguar XF 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. 2012 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Lancia | Jaguar |
| Model | Beta | XF |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
