1975 Ford Torino vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, both 1975 Ford Torino and 1975 Lancia Stratos were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 670 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Torino | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
