1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1975 Lancia Stratos is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 392 kg more than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1948 Jaguar XK (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XK | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
