1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1960 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1964 Ford Zephyr is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 45 kg more than 1964 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1964 Ford Zephyr (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zephyr | 1960 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Zephyr | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
