1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1976 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 17 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 79 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 275 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Scorpio | 1976 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Scorpio | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2190 mm |
