1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia 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 (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Flaminia | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Flaminia | 66 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |