1974 Lancia Stratos vs. 1949 Morris Six
To start off, 1974 Lancia Stratos is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1949 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Six weights approximately 240 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, 1974 Lancia Stratos (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia Stratos | 1949 Morris Six | |
| Make | Lancia | Morris |
| Model | Stratos | Six |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
