1960 Lancia Flavia vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Flavia | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Flavia | 240 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |