1962 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flaminia (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 558 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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, 1962 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Flaminia | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Lancia | Morris |
| Model | Flaminia | Marina |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 52 L |
