1963 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1974 Lancia Stratos is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 98 kg more than 1963 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, 1974 Lancia Stratos (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1974 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Consul | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
