Ford Pinto (1971 – 1980) vs Lancia Beta Spider (1973 – 1982): specs compared
The Lancia Beta Spider is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 97 hp. It has the higher top speed: 193 km/h against 154 km/h. The Ford Pinto is the lighter car, from 914 kg against 1,050 kg. The Ford Pinto dates from 1971 – 1980, the Lancia Beta Spider from 1973 – 1982.
| Specification |
Ford
Pinto
1971 – 1980
|
Lancia
Beta Spider
1973 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Italy |
| Documented years | 1971 – 1980 | 1973 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 76 – 97 hp | 84 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 163 Nm | 134 – 176 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 9.2 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 154 km/h | 161 – 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.3 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,041 – 4,181 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,270 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,388 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 914 – 1,064 kg | 1,050 – 1,260 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.