1981 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1984 Lancia Beta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 400 kg more than 1984 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ford Fairlane 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 1981 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1981 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta. 1981 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1984 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1984 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Fairlane | Beta |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |