1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 308 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2170 mm |
