1986 AC Ace vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1986 AC Ace is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Beta would be higher. Both 1986 AC Ace and 1979 Lancia Beta are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1986 AC Ace (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 20 kg more than 1986 AC Ace.
Because 1986 AC Ace is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 AC Ace (276 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 AC Ace | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | AC | Lancia |
| Model | Ace | Beta |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |
