1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 102 kg more than 1961 Lancia Flaminia.
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, 1968 Toyota Crown (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Flaminia | Crown |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |