1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (92 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 195 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2005 Ford Mondeo (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia. 2005 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flavia | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Flavia | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 59 L |