1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 25 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, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 245 kg more than 1988 Maserati 420.
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, 1988 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Lancia | Maserati |
| Model | Flaminia | 420 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
