1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1976 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 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 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 130 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Cortina | 1976 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Stratos |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |