1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1970 Lancia Stratos is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 300 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2170 mm |
