1970 Ford 17 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 17 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (155 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 17 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | 17 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 155 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2170 mm |