1994 Ford Aerostar vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1994 Ford Aerostar is newer by 16 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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 447 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, 1994 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1994 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Aerostar | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Aerostar | Beta |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
