1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 460 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Corsair | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2960 mm |