1958 Ford 17 vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, both 1958 Ford 17 and 1958 Lancia Flaminia were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 158 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. 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, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 17 | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | 17 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 129 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |