1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1966 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 315 kg more than 1956 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, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Vedette | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2960 mm |
