1957 Ford Anglia vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1964 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Anglia 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 107 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 565 kg more than 1957 Ford Anglia. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Anglia | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Anglia | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 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 | 31 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 69.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |
