1953 Ford Vedette 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 Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette 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 @ 5400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 189 kg more than 1953 Ford Vedette. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Vedette | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Vedette | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |