1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 35 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, 1998 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 470 kg more than 1998 Morgan 4.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lancia | Morgan |
| Model | Flaminia | 4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
