1997 Ford F-250 vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1997 Ford F-250 is newer by 16 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 7,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1374 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Lancia Beta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | F-250 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7275 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2480 mm |
