1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 170 kg more than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
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, 1964 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 1964 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Flaminia | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |