1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 7 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 662 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.
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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Thunderbird | Beta |
Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2360 mm |