1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1969 Mercury Monterey is newer by 4 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 510 kg more than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1965 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1965 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Flaminia | Monterey |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2774 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3160 mm |