1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 724 kg more than 1971 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (533 Nm) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1971 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1971 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Stratos | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2838 mm |
