1972 Ford Torino vs. 1974 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1974 Lancia Stratos is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 1012 kg more than 1974 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, 1972 Ford Torino (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Stratos. 1972 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1974 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1974 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1974 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Torino | Stratos |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 60 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |