2002 Ford Econovan vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 23 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 255 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Econovan | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Econovan | Beta |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2360 mm |