1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 1960 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 623 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4. 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, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Flaminia | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lancia | Morgan |
| Model | Flaminia | 4 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 33 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
