1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1979 Lancia Stratos is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 224 kg more than 1965 Austin A 40. 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, 1979 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 40 | 1979 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 40 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 80 L |
