1960 Lancia Flavia vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 52 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 384 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Lancia Flavia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Lancia Flavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia. 2012 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Flavia | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Flavia | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
