1953 Ford Consul vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 390 kg more than 1953 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 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Consul | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Consul | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2960 mm |
