1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1964 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 742 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. 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, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Prefect | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Prefect | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |