2004 Ford Econovan vs. 1979 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 25 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 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Econovan weights approximately 312 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Econovan | 1979 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Econovan | Stratos |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2190 mm |
