1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 448 kg more than 1970 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 Ford Ranger (257 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Ranger | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Ranger | Stratos |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 153 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2170 mm |