1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1967 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1967 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 583 kg more than 1948 Ford Prefect. 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, 1967 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1967 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Prefect | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |