1959 Holden FC vs. 1962 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1962 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FC would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flaminia (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 456 kg more than 1959 Holden FC. 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, 1962 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FC | 1962 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | FC | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
