1985 Ford Fairlane vs. 1974 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 650 kg more than 1974 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Fairlane | 1974 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Fairlane | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |
