1951 Ford Consul vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 269 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul. 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Consul | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |