1992 Ford Scorpio vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 13 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 215 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
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, 1992 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Scorpio | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Scorpio | Beta |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |