1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 135 kg more than 1963 Ford Taunus. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Taunus | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Taunus | Stratos |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1183 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2170 mm |