1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 29 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 377 kg more than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1990 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
| Model | Flaminia | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |
