1962 Lancia Flavia vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Model F (87 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 140 kg more than 1962 Lancia Flavia. 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, 1984 Toyota Model F (162 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia. 1984 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Flavia | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Flavia | Model F |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
