1962 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1978 Lancia Stratos is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 198 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. 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, 1978 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Consul | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2190 mm |
