1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 400 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1974 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Falcon | Stratos |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2190 mm |