1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 36 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar MK II | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | MK II | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |