1979 Ford LTD vs. 1974 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 706 kg more than 1974 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 LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Stratos. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1974 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1974 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1974 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | LTD | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 60 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
