1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 220 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 250 GT | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2774 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 48 L |