1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 375 kg more than 1966 Opel Rekord. 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 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Flaminia | Rekord |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |