1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia

To start off, both 1960 Ferrari 250 GT and 1960 Lancia Flaminia were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP) has 139 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 198 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Ferrari 250 GT 1960 Lancia Flaminia
Make Ferrari Lancia
Model 250 GT Flaminia
Year Released 1960 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 239 HP 100 HP
Torque 262 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1240 kg 1438 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 42 L


 

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