1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1964 Ford GT 40 is newer by 1 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 616 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.
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 (224 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford GT 40 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | GT 40 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2760 mm |
