1953 Ford Popular vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1964 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 570 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular. 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, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Popular | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Popular | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2530 mm |