1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 34 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2484 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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 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. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
| Model | Flaminia | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |
