1981 Lancia Beta vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 757 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Falcon 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 2012 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1981 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1981 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lancia Beta | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Beta | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 68 L |
