1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1979 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1979 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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1979 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | F50 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 371 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 80 L |
