1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 205 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, 1983 Ford Mustang (161 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Mustang | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Mustang | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2170 mm |
