1964 Ford Zodiac vs. 1961 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 80 kg more than 1961 Lancia Flavia. 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 Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Zodiac | 1961 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Zodiac | Flavia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71 mm |
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 | 1270 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |