1956 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1968 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1968 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 340 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | 1968 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 250 GT | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 48 L |
