1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1976 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 13 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 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 148 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, 1976 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1976 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Sierra | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
