1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 577 kg more than 1978 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Falcon | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Falcon | Beta |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
