1957 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1977 Lancia Stratos is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort 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 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 163 kg more than 1957 Ford Escort. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1977 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Escort | 1977 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Stratos |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |