1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1978 Lancia Stratos is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zephyr 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 115 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 165 kg more than 1978 Lancia Stratos.
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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Zephyr | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Zephyr | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
