1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 23 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 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Flaminia | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |
