1953 Ferrari 375 America vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 265 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 375 America.
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.
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1953 Ferrari 375 America | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 375 America | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4523 cc | 2774 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 48 L |