1972 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1979 Lancia Stratos is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1972 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 9 kg more than 1972 Ford Capri. 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, 1979 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Capri | 1979 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Capri | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2190 mm |
