1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 24 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 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 605 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (510 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 512 M | Stratos |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1582 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 155 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2170 mm |