2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 39 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 14 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1970 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1970 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford E-150 | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | E-150 | Stratos |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 153 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2170 mm |