1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 2 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 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 449 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 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 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Corsair | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
