1983 Ford Capri vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1983 Ford Capri and 1983 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1983 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Beta weights approximately 54 kg more than 1983 Ford Capri. 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, 1983 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Capri | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Beta |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |