1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 90 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Because 1977 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Cortina | Beta |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
