1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1973 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Beta (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lancia Beta weights approximately 318 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1973 Lancia Beta (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 1973 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Festiva | Beta |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2550 mm |
