1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial 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. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 430 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta. 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, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | Mondial | Beta |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 59 L |
