1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 (216 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Flaminia | 250 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 82 L |