1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1974 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1974 Lancia Stratos is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1974 Lancia Stratos. 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) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1974 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford GT 40 | 1974 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | GT 40 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 226 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 60 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 80 L |