1981 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 30 kg more than 1978 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 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Capri | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
