1965 AC 427 vs. 1960 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1965 AC 427 is newer by 5 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 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC 427 (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC 427 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1960 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, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia. 1965 AC 427 has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 AC 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC 427 | 1960 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | AC | Lancia |
Model | 427 | Flavia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 55 L |