1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 35 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 560 kg more than 1996 Morgan 4.
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, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lancia | Morgan |
Model | Flaminia | 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |