1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 5 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 135 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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Taunus | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2170 mm |
