1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 10 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 38 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 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. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Flaminia | 240 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 133 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 Length | 4810 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 65 L |
