1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1977 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1977 Lancia Stratos is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 143 kg more than 1948 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1977 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Prefect | Stratos |
Year Released | 1948 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2190 mm |