1980 Lancia Beta vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1442 kg more than 1980 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 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Beta | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Beta | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 106 L |
