1978 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 3 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 190 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, 1978 Ford Capri (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Stratos |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2190 mm |