1965 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1965 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,261 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Mustang (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 324 kg more than 1965 Ford Mustang.
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.
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1965 Ford Mustang | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Mustang | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4261 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2960 mm |