1975 Lancia Stratos vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 95 kg more than 1985 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Lancia Stratos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor. 1985 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1975 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1975 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Stratos | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Stratos | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2370 mm |
