1974 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 520 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, 1974 Ford Granada (197 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Granada | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2170 mm |
