1958 Ford Escort vs. 1960 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1960 Lancia Flavia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 373 kg more than 1958 Ford Escort. 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, 1960 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Escort | 1960 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Flavia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 55 L |