1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1977 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 420 kg more than 1977 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Stratos. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1977 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1977 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1977 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Fairlane | Stratos |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |