1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1983 Lancia Beta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 141 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Mustang | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Mustang | Beta |
Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |