1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1966 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1966 Triumph GT6 is newer by 3 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Triumph GT6. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 576 kg more than 1966 Triumph GT6. 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1966 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Lancia | Triumph |
| Model | Flaminia | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 44 L |
