1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 14 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 225 kg more than 1975 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, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 328 GTS | Beta |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 59 L |
