1982 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 390 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (155 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Granada | Stratos |
Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2170 mm |