1957 Ford 17M vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1966 Lancia Flavia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 75 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M. 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, 1957 Ford 17M (129 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm). This means 1957 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford 17M | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | 17M | Flavia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 115 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |