2006 Ford F-250 vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 36 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 4,200 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 736 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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-250 | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | F-250 | Stratos |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1584 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2170 mm |