1995 Ford Royale vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1995 Ford Royale is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Royale (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Royale should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta.
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, 1995 Ford Royale (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Royale | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Royale | Beta |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
