1977 Ford Granada vs. 1976 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 437 kg more than 1976 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 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1976 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Granada | Stratos |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |