1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1980 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 213 kg more than 1980 Mazda RX-7.
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 Lancia Flaminia (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1980 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Flaminia | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
