Lancia Beta (1975 – 1982) vs Ford Cortina (1976 – 1979): specs compared
The Lancia Beta is the more powerful of the two, with up to 115 hp against 110 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.2 s against 15.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 180 km/h against 148 km/h. The Ford Cortina is the lighter car, from 1,035 kg against 1,145 kg. At 4,379 mm, the Ford Cortina is 58 mm longer than the Lancia Beta.
| Specification |
Lancia
Beta
1975 – 1982
|
Ford
Cortina
1976 – 1979
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United States |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1982 | 1976 – 1979 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 100 – 115 hp | 67 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 134 – 176 Nm | 113 – 176 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 – 11.9 s | 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 180 km/h | 148 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 9.9 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,367 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,145 – 1,165 kg | 1,035 – 1,128 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.