1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1976 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (111 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 597 kg more than 1976 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (264 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Stratos. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1976 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1976 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1976 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Thunderbird | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
