1985 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 10 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Because 1985 Ford Capri 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 1985 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Lancia Beta (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri. 1975 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Capri | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Beta |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |