1973 Ford Maverick vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1973 Ford Maverick is newer by 2 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Maverick weights approximately 235 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, 1973 Ford Maverick (178 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1973 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Maverick | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Maverick | Stratos |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 155 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2170 mm |