1974 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 3 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 5 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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (155 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Capri | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Capri | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2170 mm |
