1971 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Stratos (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 175 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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, 1970 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm). This means 1970 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Escort | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2170 mm |
