2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 33 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 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 860 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 612 | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 612 | Stratos |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5747 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 532 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2170 mm |